About Us

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Board of Directors

Amalgamated Warbasse Houses 2022/2023 Board of Directors

President: Michael Silverman

Vice President:
Rose Weber

2nd Vice President:
Lizette Jimenez

Secretary:
Paul J Sagiv

Treasurer:
Anthony Ciaramella

Assistant Treasurer:
Mark Daitsman

Directors:
Marina Kot
Larisa Mamorsky
Edward Opper
Eileen Schoenfeld
Barbara Teitelbaum

Board of Directors

Warbasse is administered by a thirteen member volunteer Board of Directors elected by the shareholders. The Board of Directors is responsible for protecting the interests of the co-op, ensuring that current by-laws, policies and other regulations are adhered to, and managing the co-op’s financial resources. Board members determine polices, when to upgrade and replace equipment, expand or add new services, and generally plan for the cooperative’s future needs.

While planning for the cooperative’s future is the responsibility of the Board, implementation is carried out through the Board-appointed General Manager and Management Office Staff.

The Board of Directors meets once a month. Special meetings are held throughout the year when necessary.

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Property Management

Maintenance Office

The maintenance office provides a wide range of services for apartments and for the preservation of the buildings and grounds of Warbasse. The Maintenance Director in charge of operations oversees a staff of porters and handymen who have a wide range of skills in plastering, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and much more. In addition to porters and handymen, a number of supervisory and support individuals contribute to the continuous upkeep and operation of the housing development.

The maintenance staff handles the repair of most co-op owned fixtures such as: lights, cabinets, electrical switches and outlets, window balances and locks, convectors, faucets, and drains. The labor costs for such repairs performed by maintenance staff are at no additional charge to cooperators. However to maintain our overall-operating budget, the Board has approved charging cooperators, at cost, for items that must be repaired or replaced.

General Manager

The General Manager, appointed by the Board of Directors, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the cooperative. The General Manager directs a staff of over 100 employees in the areas of management, administration finance, maintenance, security and the powerhouse and has the direct responsibility to hire and fire staff in the aforementioned areas. The General Manager must also foster harmonious relations among staff, the Board, and all cooperators.

The General Manager develops co-op business plans; makes routine financial decisions; recommends operating and capital expenditures; and represents the cooperative in business and community activities. The Board provides direction and guidance to the General Manager through by-law provisions and written policies.

Assistant General Manager

The Assistant General Manager is first deputy to the General Manager and oversees capital projects, the co-op’s maintenance, custodian and security services. The Assistant General Manager operates through a staff of managers with special skills. The Assistant General Manager is also responsible for ordering all materials, tools and supplies. Cooperators may meet with the Assistant during regular business hours to make suggestions to resolve problems with services. It is best to schedule an appointment in advance by contacting the Management Office at (718) 266-9000.

About Us

WB Logo

Board of Directors

Amalgamated Warbasse Houses 2022/2023 Board of Directors

President: Michael Silverman

Vice President: 
Rose Weber

2nd Vice President: 
Lizette Jimenez

Secretary:
Paul J Sagiv

Treasurer:
Anthony Ciaramella

Assistant Treasurer:
Mark Daitsman

Directors:
Marina Kot
Larisa Mamorsky
Edward Opper
Eileen Schoenfeld
Barbara Teitelbaum
Illona Wacks

Board of Directors

Warbasse is administered by a thirteen member volunteer Board of Directors elected by the shareholders. The Board of Directors is responsible for protecting the interests of the co-op, ensuring that current by-laws, policies and other regulations are adhered to, and managing the co-op’s financial resources. Board members determine polices, when to upgrade and replace equipment, expand or add new services, and generally plan for the cooperative’s future needs.

While planning for the cooperative’s future is the responsibility of the Board, implementation is carried out through the Board-appointed General Manager and Management Office Staff.

The Board of Directors meets once a month. Special meetings are held throughout the year when necessary.

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Property Management

Maintenance Office

The maintenance office provides a wide range of services for apartments and for the preservation of the buildings and grounds of Warbasse. The Maintenance Director in charge of operations oversees a staff of porters and handymen who have a wide range of skills in plastering, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and much more. In addition to porters and handymen, a number of supervisory and support individuals contribute to the continuous upkeep and operation of the housing development.

The maintenance staff handles the repair of most co-op owned fixtures such as: lights, cabinets, electrical switches and outlets, window balances and locks, convectors, faucets, and drains. The labor costs for such repairs performed by maintenance staff are at no additional charge to cooperators. However to maintain our overall-operating budget, the Board has approved charging cooperators, at cost, for items that must be repaired or replaced.

General Manager

The General Manager, appointed by the Board of Directors, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the cooperative. The General Manager directs a staff of over 100 employees in the areas of management, administration finance, maintenance, security and the powerhouse and has the direct responsibility to hire and fire staff in the aforementioned areas. The General Manager must also foster harmonious relations among staff, the Board, and all cooperators.

The General Manager develops co-op business plans; makes routine financial decisions; recommends operating and capital expenditures; and represents the cooperative in business and community activities. The Board provides direction and guidance to the General Manager through by-law provisions and written policies.

Assistant General Manager

The Assistant General Manager is first deputy to the General Manager and oversees capital projects, the co-op’s maintenance, custodian and security services. The Assistant General Manager operates through a staff of managers with special skills. The Assistant General Manager is also responsible for ordering all materials, tools and supplies. Cooperators may meet with the Assistant during regular business hours to make suggestions to resolve problems with services. It is best to schedule an appointment in advance by contacting the Management Office at (718) 266-9000.

JASA/Warbasse Cares for Seniors

At Warbasse our seniors RULE! Our program – Jasa/Warbasse Cares for Seniors, is conducted in partnership with Amalgamated Warbasse Houses Inc., and Visiting Nurses Service of NY. The program is funded by the New York City Department for the Aging, the New York State Office for the Aging, and grants secured by the Honorable former NYC Councilman, Domenic Recchia Jr.

SERVICES

Our Senior Center provides a sense of community to brighten the lives of the hundreds of seniors that live at Warbasse and in our neighborhood. Seniors find stimulation, conversation, exercise, and meals, planned and coordinated by staff and volunteers with their interests in mind.

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Warbasse Safety

Our Public Safety Department provides 24 hour security by monitored security cameras, uniform foot patrolmen, motorized patrolmen and plain clothes officers. Our programs include emergency preparedness, crime prevention, quality of life programs and emergency alerts. Maintaining security throughout our buildings is extremely important to us and we use several methods to ensure the safety of Warbasse residents and families.

The members of the Warbasse Department of Public Safety are committed to delivering quality services in response to our community’s diverse needs. We recognize our responsibility to protect life and property, prevent crime, enforce laws and improve the quality of life for all residents of the community. The security chief is responsible for the protection of Warbasse buildings and grounds as well as the safety of cooperators. The security chief heads a force that is carefully screened and certified by the State of New York as Special Patrolmen. They have the legal authority to perform arrests and issue summonses. Special Patrolmen are regularly provided with up-to-date, in service training on police and legal practices, fire safety, health procedures, and emergency evacuations. Please feel free to contact us at any time.

WHO WE ARE

Warbasse Safety Center

As members of the Warbasse Department of Public Safety, we recognize our responsibility to protect life and property, prevent crime, enforce laws and improve the quality of life for all residents of the community.

Security Office
2800 West 5th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone (718) 266-9000 ext. 1
24 hours a day 7 days a week

WHAT WE DO

Patrol Vehicle from the Grounds

Security officers patrol the co-op grounds and the surrounding area on foot, bicycles and the security vehicle. The security office also maintains 24-hour camera surveillance of all building vestibules, elevators, hallways and some outside areas. Our internet presence is to expand our channels of communications in order to strengthen our working partnership with the community which we serve.

HOW WE DO IT

Video Monitoring Station

The members of the Warbasse Department of Public Safety are committed to delivering quality services in response to our community’s diverse needs.

Our digital video surveillance system has the long-term objective of increasing public safety, reducing crime, improving our ability to identify and apprehend perpetrators, and using our resources more effectively and efficiently.